engine bay roof rack

[nitric4k]

thinking of trying build an engine bay rack tomorrow as when i keep going camping i run out of room for stuff (not a light camper)

its either build a rack up or start looking at a bigger car

anyone done this or is it not ideal?

[platmatt8]

Correct me if im wrong but i think they make a roof rack for the mk2

[Mr2_NA]

there was a thread about some rare red mr2 with a roof rack spotted in brum

It looked bad was an overstatement.

Could try buying some of that tire goo from halfords and rid the spare wheel

[Martin F]

there was a post a couple of months ago, some guy built a frame to hold a storage box over the engine bay, looked to have done a very good job too.

[Martin F]

there was a thread about some rare red mr2 with a roof rack spotted in brum

It looked bad was an overstatement.

Could try buying some of that tire goo from halfords and rid the spare wheel

ahh, just beat me to it mate you have to admit though it was very practical for summer camping etc. , doubt it would have been on thew car all the time

did you receive the engine cover yet ?

[nitric4k]

anyone feel artistic and can think of the best way do it? any ideas welcome as its a b and q visit tomorrow

will kick in the old mig welder so any designs possible if not i will jump in and do it lol

[Martin F]

think the guy used or made bolt holes around the inspection panel compartments, then hooked the bucket about 2 foot above the engine cover

[BLZ-8027]

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... sc&start=0

[Mr2_NA]

there was a thread about some rare red mr2 with a roof rack spotted in brum

It looked bad was an overstatement.

Could try buying some of that tire goo from halfords and rid the spare wheel

ahh, just beat me to it mate you have to admit though it was very practical for summer camping etc. , doubt it would have been on thew car all the time

did you receive the engine cover yet ?

Yeah, its at the depot cos I missed them. Called them and said I would pick it up on sat, gona have to drive the 2 down with no engine lid on and fit it there

As for that roof rack

It was indeed four steel pipes on a frame through the inspection panels, looked like it was a bog standard halfords roof box, with the frame top designed around that and the supports... who knows where they were attached.

A simple gues would be that he either welded it straight to four points in the engine bay (more likely considering the stupidity of even contemplating it)

or he made and welded four mounting points of a larger diameter tube and just slotted the frame in from the top, drill through each point and put a smooth bolt with a pin on the end, much like axel stand design.

Take into account that if its windy you may find the front unstable and you need to consider what material you will make the frame from. Steel is gona weigh abit and be hard to get on and off without help.

If i were you... go pick up a buy and sell. Find anything like a cavileer or astra or an escort with mot and tax for under £500 (not hard) and keep you two how it should be

You could even get a camry... when your done have the engine

[nitric4k]

wow thats got some serious storage space was thinking more something like this though tbh



then fixing it from around the edges of the engine lid

[nitric4k]

well i done it



my attempt after a few burns and cuts later [/img]

[Martin F]

well i done it



my attempt after a few burns and cuts later [/img]

that didn't takle long, good effort

[nitric4k]

if i could find something make the feet out of id think about making a few of these lol

costly though, must have cost about 80 quid all in

it clamps though the engine bay grills via a bracket, with foam tape to stop it from rattling / scratching

going give it a motorway test today bham and back

[Mr2_NA]

That is a much better effort and you havn't ruined the look of the car

Very impressed

[Quigonjay]

good effort, you reckon it would be big enough for a couple of drag wheels?

[nigel_bytes]

Found this, Says it for MR2


http://www.autolinkmx5.com/boot--luggag ... m-47-p.asp

Aftermarket item, made in England, easy to fit and remove. Note this will NOT fit mk3 MX-5's (2005 on) or cars with a rear spoiler. It clamps on the side edges of the boot lid and has rubber feet to protect the paintwork. Width (side to side) 89cm, depth (front to rear between feet) 45cm (rack itself 38cm), height (above boot lid) 10cm.

This will also fit other cars, such as BMW Z3, Triumph TR, Fiat Barchetta, Morris Minor, Toyota MR2, Porsche 944 convertible, Smart Roadster, etc.

[nitric4k]

good effort, you reckon it would be big enough for a couple of drag wheels?

not lying flat but i cant see no reason why if you make one ya cant sit the tires between the bars and weld support each side to hold the upright


weight might be a problem as its resting on the engine lid


the stuff i need carry is all very light
tent- and rucksack with cloths soi not going be tremendous weight

thanks for that link the fittings kit is just what i need for next time will make the feet 100x better

[SimonPearse]

why do people always fit boot racks the wrong way round? The raised bar is not to stop stuff falling off the back of the car under acceleration, its to stop stuff sliding forewards under braking (a much more violent force)...

[SamUK]

Top work Rob!


I want something similiar to hold my snowboard but the actual board is as wide as my car so im not sure how id do it.

[chr15_84t3]

Top work Rob!


I want something similiar to hold my snowboard but the actual board is as wide as my car so im not sure how id do it.

fit a couple of brackets onto the spoiler at an angle for a bit of extra downforce? lol